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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#37 Let us join in too! Middle-age men and Rome's ROMICS 2011
This year, for the first time since 2009, I took part in Rome’s premier Japanese pop-culture event, ROMICS, which was held over four days: from September 29 to October 2, 2011.
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#36 Interview with Ai Takahashi Pt.3 – Japanese Idols and the Overseas Market
This is the third and final part in the three-week, successive series on my interview with Ai Takahashi after her graduation from Morning Musume – the idol group that has been leading the idol scene in Japan for more than 10 years.
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ASIA VOCALOID FESTA Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery from the ASIA VOCALIOD FESTA held on October 23 at IMS Hall in Fukuoka. Vocaloid cosplayers from countries and regions all over Asia came together to find out who is number one!
- Etcetra SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜
- 2011.12.02
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#35 Interview with Ai Takahashi Pt.2 – On Performing Live
When talking about Ai Takahashi it’s hard not to refer to the showmanship and sheer talent that she displays during live performances. That same showmanship is what captivated me when I saw her perform in Paris in 2010.
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Misa Misa's Special Report - Let's Go to Comiket!
Comic Market Special! Event report on the world's largest self-published comic book fair, held at Tokyo’s Big Sight convention venue in Japan, August 12～14, 2011.
- events | Japan｜ Tokyo｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Trends｜
- 2011.11.28
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ASIA VOCALOID FESTA
The ASIA VOCALIOD FESTA was held on October 23. Vocaloid cosplayers from countries and regions in Asia got together to find out who is number one, and we covered the event, which included popular Nico Nico Douga video web site dancers’ shows and a lecture by the Vocaloid 3 maker and YAMAHA, with exclusive photos and reports.
- events | Japan｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜ Trends｜ Club music｜
- 2011.11.25
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#34 Interview with Ai Takahashi Pt.1 – Becoming a Leader
Morning Musume, the Japanese idol group formerly lead by Ai Takahashi (up until Sept. 2011), first peaked my interest as a writer and journalist after I attended one of their concerts at Yokohama Arena in December 2010. I’ve seen countless performances at Yokohama Arena in the past, of both Japanese and international performers, but this concert was something else.
- J-Pop Culture Observations | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜ J-Pop Culture Observations｜
- 2011.11.22
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Gundam Bar "ODESSA"
You don’t have to go to Akiba to live out your otaku fantasies – there’s plenty to do right here in Fukuoka! Dan’s “This is Otaku-oka!” 3 part special! - PART 3!!
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#33 Interview with Ani-song Industry Revolutionary and Lantis CEO, Shunji Inoue
This episode first begins in October 2008, in Barcelona, where I met with three particular girls: Haruhi, Mikuru, and Yuki – cosplayers of the “Haruhi Suzumiya” anime series.
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#32 Linlin and Akari Saho team up for a performance in Harbin, China!
I reported in issue #26 of this column that Morning Musume graduate, Linlin, and Akari Saho of Up Up Girls, recently took part in an event in Harbin. Now I’m going to fill you in on all the finer details of that event.
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MANDARAKE: your one-stop otaku goods shop!
You don’t have to go to Akiba to live out your otaku fantasies – there’s plenty to do right here in Fukuoka! Dan’s “This is Otaku-oka!” 3 part special! - PART 2!!
- Dan's Report | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜
- 2011.11.02
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#31 Northern China’s Huge Anime Fair – the Changchung International Anime Festival!
I doubt there would be a weekend in the year when there isn’t a cosplay event of some kind happening somewhere in the world.
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#30 World Cosplay Summit 2011!
Nagoya’s annual World Cosplay Summit (WCS) was this year held on August 6 – 7, 2011.
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#29 OTAKON: Chock-full of Japan!
“Which overseas J-culture event would you recommend I go and see?” This is one of the questions I’ve been asked most frequently in the past 4 years I’ve been involved with cultural diplomacy.
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"Welcome back, Master!" – maid café, Tenjin Style
You don’t have to go to Akiba to live out your otaku fantasies – there’s plenty to do right here in Fukuoka! Dan’s “This is Otaku-oka!” 3 part special!
- Dan's Report | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Hot Spot｜
- 2011.10.18
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#28 Popular Japanese Brand “Sixh.” on Show! Japanese Fashion and it’s Gender-free Appeal!
#28 Popular Japanese Brand “Sixh.” on Show! Japanese Fashion and it’s Gender-free Appeal!
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#27 Otaku Girls of Japan: the Most Popular Girls in the World!? DJ Saolilith at OTAKON
#27 Otaku Girls of Japan: the Most Popular Girls in the World!? DJ Saolilith at OTAKON
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One of Fukuoka's "Big Three" Festivals, Hojoya! Festival Report!
From September 12-18 every year, the Hakozaki Shrine in Fukuoka city plays host to the Hojoya festival, one of Fukuoka's three biggest festival events. I attended the opening day of the festival this year and here's what I thought...(read on!)
- Jeong's Report | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜
- 2011.09.29
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[J-Pop Culture Observations] #26 Flash Report! Former “Morning Musume” Member, Linlin, Returns to the Stage in Harbin!
#26 Flash Report! Former “Morning Musume” Member, Linlin, Returns to the Stage in Harbin!
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